Relationship Banker: Grow Relationships & Deliver Solutions

Valley National Bank; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley National Bank in Paterson, NJ is seeking a customer-focused Teller to grow relationships and provide full-service banking support. You will open new accounts, cross-sell products, and handle transactions with accuracy and courtesy.

Beyond daily banking transactions, you will educate customers on online and mobile banking, participate in community CRA initiatives, and support branch goals through teamwork and compliant service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Focus on growing existing customer relationships and acquiring new ones through consistent sales execution, lead management, and proactive cross selling.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in alignment with the bank's mission, engaging customers with friendly, professional, and solution oriented service.
• Maintain strong knowledge of all bank products and services, effectively educating customers and cross-selling to meet their financial needs.
• Present a confident and professional demeanor to establish trust, access customer needs, and recommend appropriate financial solutions.
• Meet with customers to conduct financial needs assessments, maximize sales opportunities, and provide full-service support.
• Open new accounts, including checking, savings, CDs, and IRAs and discuss/sell loan products to existing and prospective customers.
• Demonstrates and promotes online and mobile banking capabilities.
• Responsible for meeting customer expectations and achieving service quality standards.
• Participate/oversee the sales referral process ensuring customer financial needs are met and assist management in coaching and mentoring branch staff.
• Perform all customers' transactions efficiently while leveraging technology to enhance service.
• Maintains and balances a cash drawer and utilizes teller scanning equipment, cash recyclers, cash dispensers, and coin machines.
• Serve as Vault Teller ensuring adequate branch cash levels by managing currency and coin orders, shipments, and distribution to tellers within established limits.
• Participate in community events and supports CRA initiatives, activities, and programs.
• Report significant matters, issues, and unusual customer activity to management while maintaining strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to the bank's code of conduct and all policies and procedures.

Job description

Valley National Bank in Paterson, NJ is seeking a customer-focused Teller to grow relationships and provide full-service banking support. You will open new accounts, cross-sell products, and handle transactions with accuracy and courtesy.

Beyond daily banking transactions, you will educate customers on online and mobile banking, participate in community CRA initiatives, and support branch goals through teamwork and compliant service delivery.